Vanka by Anton Chekhov was published in 1886. It tells the story of a young orphan boy, Vanka, who has been apprenticed to a cobbler in Moscow. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Vanka by Anton Chekhov Vanka by Anton Chekhov Nine-year-old Vanka Zhukov, […]
In the vast landscape of Arthurian literature, most stories end with the fall of Camelot. Lev Grossman’s The Bright Sword begins there, asking the compelling question: what happens after the dream dies? This novel, from the author of The Magicians trilogy, brings his characteristic blend of psychological depth and genre deconstruction to the matter of […]
Mr. Bingley: Just As A Gentlemen Ought To Be by Brandon Dragan I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. Synopsis: “Finally, a novel that reveals the true Bingley! Heartily recommend to all Bingley-philes!” — Crispin Bonham-Carter, Mr. Bingley in the BBC Miniseries, Pride & Prejudice For centuries […]
Synopsis: ‘No one remembers the moment they were born, but I do… the second time at least’. Abducted and thrust into a bewildering alien world, Kali has no idea that she’s the only Earth-born ‘natural’ in a population of enslaved humans scattered across the stars. She’ll push the limits of her captivity, turn her owner’s […]
1986: Stories by Will Stepp Genre: Literary Fiction / Short Stories ISBN: 9798991503600 Print Length: 164 pages Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by Toni Woodruff Atmospheric & real—a recollective mood on childhood, family, and friends in the 1980s, coated with the nostalgia of times gone by Childhood. Every adult’s got one, and every […]
Steps by Sam A.D. Genre: Science Fiction / Dystopia ISBN: 9798891324053 Print Length: 158 pages Publisher: Atmosphere Press Buy from Amazon Buy from Bookshop Reviewed by John M. Murray A darkly comic adventure that explores the nature of society when every life has the same countdown Overpopulation has pushed the world to a tipping point […]
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling on September 28, 2021 Genres: Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary, Fiction / Fantasy / Romance, Fiction / Gothic, Fiction / Holidays, Fiction / Horror, Fiction / Literary, Fiction / Occult & Supernatural, Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Paranormal / Witches, Fiction / Romance / Romantic […]
Emily Varga’s debut novel “For She Is Wrath” is a masterfully crafted Pakistani-inspired fantasy that reimagines Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo” through a fresh, feminist lens. This ambitious tale weaves together elements of revenge, romance, and magical realism while exploring themes of betrayal, justice, and the corrupting nature of power. Narrative and Plot […]
We’ve selected 5 Wonderful Japanese Short Story Collections featuring some of Japan’s most notable contemporary authors. This post may contain affiliate links that earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. 5 Wonderful Japanese Short Story Collections to Read Revenge by Yoko Ogawa Buy Now: Amazon | AbeBooks Murderers and mourners, mothers and […]
Synopsis: Roland, the Keeper of the Clock, and Gwen, the former crown princess of the Lands, are separated by 46 feet of stone. After seizing the throne from her father, King Adolphus had the Prison Maximus constructed around Gwen. She lives in a cell with no door that measures eight feet on every side, and which is […]